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The Quake

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2018 | 106 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Towering Inferno, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Andreas Andersen

  • Kristoffer JonerKristian Eikjord
  • Ane Dahl TorpIdun Karlsen
  • Jonas Hoff OftebroSondre Eikjord
  • Edith Haagenrud-SandeJulia Eikjord
  • Kathrine Thorborg JohansenMarit Lindblom
  • Fredrik SkavlanHimself
  • Stig R. AmdamJohannes Løberg
  • Catrin SagenHotel Worker
  • Ingvild HaugstadIngrid
  • Ravdeep Singh BajwaReceptionist